Good news for Pau and Emilien Gailleton. Forced off injured against La Rochelle last Sunday in Top 14, the centre will not undergo surgery, reports L’Equipe. With a left shoulder problem, the France international is expected to miss between 6 and 8 weeks of action.

He could therefore put himself in contention for the next Six Nations, which starts on 5 February 2026.

Note too that English fly-half Joe Simmonds has suffered a relapse after a muscle injury to a calf. The outlet reports that he will be out for six more weeks. When good news hides bad news…